The U.S. Capitol building at dusk with a blank folder in the foreground, symbolizing halted federal asylum decisions.

US Halts Asylum Decisions After DC Guard Shooting

Following the fatal shooting of a National Guard member in Washington, DC, the United States has paused all asylum decisions. Officials said they ordered the nationwide halt as part of a broader security review they launched after the attack involving an Afghan national. The United States has paused all asylum decisions nationwide following the shooting…

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A Palestinian woman pushes a cart with cardboard boxes through a Gaza street lined with makeshift stalls, highlighting the humanitarian crisis and aid shortages.

US-Backed Gaza Aid Group Shuts Down Operations

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF)—a US- and Israel-supported aid initiative—has announced that it is shutting down its operations in Gaza after nearly six months of work. The group had already halted its three food distribution points about six weeks ago, following the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The US and Israel created GHF as an…

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A tall iced latte and a hot latte with latte art displayed on stone coasters, representing the rise of premium and functional coffee in modern cafés.

Functional Coffee Hits the High Street

For many coffee lovers, a standard flat white is no longer enough. A new wave of functional coffee—brews boosted with mushrooms, protein, collagen, and other wellness add-ons—is quickly becoming a mainstream trend across the UK. A New Morning Ritual For Zak Haddad, the day begins with a container of coffee imbued with lion’s mane, a…

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The U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., representing the shifting dynamics in Congress after Greene’s resignation.

Greene Quits Congress After Epstein Files Clash

Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced she will step down from Congress, marking a dramatic end to the Georgia Republican’s turbulent time in Washington. A longtime ally of former President Donald Trump and a prominent actor within the MAGA movement, Greene said her decision follows months of escalating tensions over her push to release files connected…

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The White House in Washington, DC, where President Donald Trump plans to meet New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to discuss public safety, affordability, and city–federal relations.

Trump to Meet NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani

President Donald Trump and New York’s incoming chairman, Zohran Mamdani, are set to meet at the White House on Friday, marking their first face-to-face discussion after months of heated trades amid the city’s mayoral campaign. Mamdani, a 34-year-old majority-rule communist, scored a decisive victory in New York City’s mayoral race earlier this month, defeating former…

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